College Football Recruiting 2014: Top 25 Stars, Week 5 Edition

College Football Recruiting 2014: Top 25 Stars, Week 5 Edition

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New Orleans linebacker Kenny Young dominated in a crosstown showdown. (247Sports)

Another excellent week of high school football action is in the books, bringing the September schedule to a close. College-bound stars stepped up on fields throughout the country, accumulating touchdowns, yards and tackles in tremendous bunches.

We continue our weekly tour of the national scene, shining a spotlight on top recruits who reigned supreme. Our latest list features some familiar names and a few breakout performers.

25. 4-Star WR Jalen Brown (Phoenix, Ariz.)

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247Sports

Wide receiver Jalen Brown provides national power Mountain Pointe with a premier playmaker on the outside. His skills came to the forefront again Friday night, when he caught a pair of touchdowns in a 37-27 victory over Hamilton.

Brown, listed as Arizona's No. 5 senior player in 247Sports composite rankings, took two passes to the house on 37-yard scoring plays, per MaxPreps. The 6'2", 190-pound prospect is currently considering offers from Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Oregon State, Nebraska and Oregon.

24. 2-Star WR Kelvin Cook (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Cook projects as a receiver at the next level. The 5'10", 160-pound prospect has drawn interest from Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky and Bowling Green, but is still awaiting offers according to 247Sports.

He added 108 yards and a score in the passing game. Lawson continues to look at offers from Arizona, UNLV, Fresno State, Boston College and San Jose State.

22. 2-Star QB Steve Shanley (Paramus, N.J.)

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247Sports

Paramus Catholic quarterback Steve Shanley is accustomed to being overshadowed by teammate Jabrill Peppers. That changed Saturday in Ohio, where the New Jersey squad battled St. Ignatius (Cleveland).

Shanley completed 16 passes for 280 yards and three scores in a commanding 44-10 victory, per The Cleveland Plain Dealer. He holds offers from Buffalo and Central Michigan.

21. 2-Star ATH Tyrell Gilbert (Cincinnati, Ohio)

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247Sports

Cincinnati Bearcats commit Tyrell Gilbert led Princeton past Lakota East, 34-14. The quarterback accumulated 281 yards and accounted for three scores in the victory, per Cincinnati.com.

Gilbert rushed for two touchdowns and also threw a 43-yard scoring strike. He selected Cincinnati from an offer list that features Akron, Toledo, Ball State and Buffalo.

20. 3-Star QB Mason Rudolph (Rock Hill, S.C.)

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247Sports

Oklahoma State commit Mason Rudolph was extremely efficient in a 34-0 victory over Lancaster. The 6'4", 210-pound passer completed 22 of 26 pass attempts for 245 yards and two touchdowns, per MaxPreps.

His efforts fueled unbeaten Northwestern to a 34-0 win. Rudolph has thrown 19 touchdowns through five contests, according to 247Sports.

19. Unranked WR Troy Knox (Folsom, Calif.)

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Folsom Telegraph

Wide receiver Troy Knox has developed into a top target for heralded Folsom High School junior quarterback Jake Browning, a 4-star prospect. The duo hooked up for four touchdowns Friday night in a 49-21 win over Monterey Trail, per MaxPreps.

Knox tallied 108 receiving yards in the victory. He is still awaiting his first FBS offer, according to 247Sports.

18. 4-Star LB Kenny Young (New Orleans, La.)

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247Sports

Heavily recruited John Curtis Christian linebacker Kenny Young kept Edna Carr on high alert throughout a 38-33 win. He led the Patriots with 12 tackles, including three for loss, per MaxPreps.

Young is listed as the nation's ninth-best inside linebacker prospect in 247Sports' composite rankings. He is weighing offers from LSU, Florida State, Miami, Ole Miss and Michigan, among others.

17. 4-Star RB Stanley Williams (Monroe, Ga.)

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24Sports

Stanley Williams starred in a losing effort Friday evening. His George Walton squad was upset by Commerce, 31-21, but he managed to make significant noise.

16. 5-Star WR Speedy Noil (New Orleans, La.)

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247Sports

Edna Karr star Speedy Noil is considered one of the top uncommitted offensive playmakers remaining in the 2014 recruiting cycle. The 5'11", 175-pound prospect is listed as the nation's third-best wide receiver in 247Sports' composite rankings.

He was excellent at quarterback on Friday, leading a comeback attempt against crosstown rival John Curtis Christian. Noil racked up 258 yards and four touchdowns through the air in a 38-33 defeat, according to The Advocate.

Texas A&M, Florida, LSU, Alabama and USC are a few programs still in the mix for his services.

15. 3-Star S Maurice Hall (St. Petersburg, Fla.)

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247Sports

Maurice Hall, a two-way star at Gibbs High School, contributed in multiple capacities on Friday night. He rushed for a pair of scores and returned a kickoff 80 yards to the end zone in a 48-13 victory over Clearwater, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

The 6'1", 190-pound Central Florida commit scored on the ground from 43 yards out during the win. Aside from UCF, Hall holds offers from Oklahoma, South Florida, Cincinnati and West Virginia.

14. 4-Star WR Parris Campbell (Akron, Ohio)

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247Sports

Parris Campbell scored a pair of electrifying touchdowns in St. Vincent-St. Mary's 41-6 win over Archbishop Hoban. He rushed for an 18-yard touchdown before taking over on defense.

Campbell caught a fourth-quarter interception and returned it 78 yards for a score. He committed to Ohio State in February.

Ironside had five touchdown passes in the first half. He doesn't currently hold an FBS offer.

12. 3-Star RB D'Andre Ferby (Nashville, Tenn.)

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247Sports

D'Andre Ferby found plenty of success on the ground Friday night against McCallie High School. The Ensworth running back rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 32 carries in a 28-14 win, according to MaxPreps.

He picked up an offer from Memphis on Sept. 16, per 247Sports. Ferby is also considering Western Kentucky, Toledo and Appalachian State.

11. 2-Star ATH Alif Grayes (Mission Hills, Calif.)

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247Sports

Mission Hills Alemany athlete Alif Grayes gave onlookers a glimpse of his multi-dimensional skill set throughout a 38-24 win over Ventura St. Bonaventure. He connected of 15 of 17 pass attempts for 270 yards through the air, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Grayes also gained 111 yards on the ground. He's garnered interest from USC, Oregon, California and Washington, according to 247Sports.

10. 3-Star RB George Moreira (New Orleans, La.)

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NOLA.com

John Curtis Christian running back George Moreira managed to exploit a talented Edna Karr defense during a highly anticipated battle in the bayou. He carried the ball 19 times for 161 yards and three touchdowns, according to MaxPreps.

Moreira helped his team jump out to a 23-0 advantage through the first quarter and rushed for the game-winning score in a 38-33 victory. He holds offers from Tulane, Louisiana Tech, Houston and Southern Miss.

8. 3-Star ATH Jarvis Stewart (Largo, Fla.)

Stewart is a 5'10", 175-pound prospect who projects as a playmaker at various positions in college. Since committing to South Florida in March, he has received offers from Michigan, Iowa State and Louisville.

Watson would add a sixth scoring pass in the second half of a 48-7 win. He is committed to Clemson.

6. 5-Star ATH Adoree' Jackson (Gardena, Calif.)

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247Sports

Coveted Los Angeles area athlete Adoree' Jackson was his usual explosive self Friday night. The 5'10", 180-pound Junipero Serra star scored twice in a 90-second span during the second half of a 36-13 win over Harbor City Narbonne, per the Los Angeles Times.

Jackson helped the Cavaliers build a cushion with a five-yard touchdown run and 102-yard interception return, which you can watch here. He also caught three passes.

UCLA coach Jim Mora was in hand to watch him play, according to the Times. Jackson is considering offers from the Bruins, USC, Florida, Florida State, LSU and Illinois.

5. 3-Star RB Anthony Scott (Virginia Beach, Va.)

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The Virginian-Pilot

Green Run running back Anthony Scott rumbled over and around Kellam defenders in a 47-30 victory. He was a weapon on the ground and through the air, racking up 258 total yards and three touchdowns, per The Virginian-Pilot.

Scott rushed for 143 yards and added 115 receiving yards in the win. He is considering offers from East Carolina, West Virginia and Old Dominion.

4. 4-Star ATH Noah Brown (Sparta, N.J.)

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247Sports

Noah Brown brings a versatile skill set to the Pope John XXIII lineup. He torched Morris Hills on Saturday afternoon, snagging eight passes for 204 yards and four touchdowns, according to nj.com.

The Ohio State commit helped his team cruise to a 35-3 win. Brown picked the Buckeyes from a group of offers that included Penn State, Rutgers, Pittsburgh and Notre Dame.

3. 3-Star QB Desmon White (DeSoto, Texas)

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Dallas Morning News

Quarterback Desmon White has dazzled throughout the season for dominant Texas squad DeSoto. Considering his outstanding senior campaign, it's startling that he has yet to draw substantial FBS interest.

White, restricted in recruiting by his 5'8", 155-pound frame, dominated throughout a 30-0 win over South Grand Prarie. He passed for 357 yards and three touchdowns on 19 completions, while rushing for 133 yards and another two scores, according to the Dallas Morning News.

2. 5-Star QB Will Grier (Davidson, N.C.)

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247Sports

The prolific high school passing career of Will Grier rolls on. The 6'3", 180-pound Florida commit dismantled Marvin Ridge during Davidson Day's 45-0 win Friday night.

He piled up 410 passing yards to go with seven touchdown tosses, according to MaxPreps. Grier has thrown for at least five scores in every game this season.